The Daily Tribune
JV assures backing to Blue Ribbon chair
Senate President Vicente "Tito" C. Sotto confirmed that Senator Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson will return as the chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee starting November 10.
Lacson had previously resigned on October 7 due to "disappointment" from colleagues regarding his investigation into anomalous flood control projects.
Senator JV Ejercito expressed his commitment to cooperate with whoever chairs the committee, emphasizing the need to identify those responsible for the flood control scandal.
Lacson had warned Sotto about potential consequences of his actions as committee head.
Ejercito stated that the public is still waiting for answers regarding the issue.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is likely to return as the chairperson of the Senate blue ribbon committee in November, according to Senate President Vicente Sotto III.
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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano stated that the minority bloc will continue working with Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson following the announcement of Lacson's return as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee.
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